Recruiting Team Lead

Management Solutions International (MSI); Doha; On-site; QAR 400,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency in Qatar is seeking a Recruitment Team Lead to manage a team of recruiters and ensure successful hiring across various industries. The ideal candidate will have extensive recruitment experience, strong leadership skills, and the ability to manage client relationships effectively. This role involves hands-on recruitment, client coordination, and operational excellence, making it essential for candidates to possess excellent communication and problem-solving abilities.

Qualifications

• 5-8 years of recruitment experience in a recruitment agency.
• At least 2 years in a leadership or supervisory role.
• Experience hiring across multiple industries.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise a team of recruiters.
• Act as the main point of contact for key clients.
• Source, screen, and shortlist candidates for mid to senior-level roles.

Skills

People management

Client relationship management

Communication

Negotiation

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business, HR, or related field

Tools

LinkedIn Recruiter

ATS

Job description

Job Title: Recruitment Team Lead – Agency Experience

Location: Qatar

Employment Type: Full-time

Job Purpose

As a Recruitment Team Lead within a recruitment agency setting, you will be responsible for managing a team of recruiters while ensuring successful delivery of hiring needs for multiple clients across various industries. The role requires hands-on recruitment, client management, team mentoring, and KPI achievement within a fast-paced, target-driven environment.

Key Responsibilities

Team & Delivery Management

• Lead and supervise a team of recruiters handling multiple client accounts.
• Set individual and team KPIs (placements, CV submissions, interviews, etc.) and ensure targets are met.
• Provide daily support, coaching, and performance feedback to the team.

Client Coordination

• Act as the main point of contact for key clients, managing relationships and ensuring client satisfaction.
• Understand client hiring requirements and convert them into actionable recruitment strategies.
• Conduct regular client review meetings and status updates.

Hands-On Recruitment

• Source, screen, and shortlist candidates for mid to senior-level roles across sectors.
• Conduct interviews and provide consultative support to both candidates and clients.
• Oversee offer management and ensure timely closure of open positions.

Operational Excellence

• Ensure accuracy in ATS data entry, pipeline tracking, and reporting.
• Drive process improvements, standardize workflows, and reduce turnaround time.
• Maintain compliance with recruitment policies and legal guidelines.

Requirements

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, HR, or any related field.

Experience

• 5–8 years of recruitment experience within a recruitment agency, with at least 2 years in a leadership or supervisory role.
• Proven success in managing client relationships and meeting hiring SLAs.
• Experience hiring across multiple industries such as Oil & Gas, Construction, EPC, Marine, Healthcare, etc.

Skills

• Strong people management and team leadership capabilities.
• Ability to handle client escalations and ensure service quality.
• Proficient in sourcing tools like LinkedIn Recruiter, job portals, and ATS.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and problem-solving skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior experience managing high-volume recruitment projects.
• Familiarity with international hiring practices.
• Recruitment certifications or LinkedIn Talent Solutions accreditation is a plus.